Simvastatin Prescribing at THE SMITHY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
701
Total Quantity
28.9K
NHS Cost
£792
vs National Avg
-58.9%
THE SMITHY SURGERY prescribed 701 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £792 to the NHS. This is 58.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £792 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -58.9% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.